Origin
Naperville, IL
Evening in Naperville on Thursday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Burlington, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Naperville, IL to Burlington, IL covers 36.9 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, IL 47, Burlington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Naperville, IL to Burlington, IL covers 36.9 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 West: Aurora
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward IL 47
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward IL 47
9
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 47
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 109
Toward IL 47
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| IL 47 | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Burlington Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Mill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Diehl Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Winfield Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Burlington, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Street
4
Turn left onto West Diehl Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Diehl Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Winfield Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Winfield Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 88 West: Aurora
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 109
Toward IL 47
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Exit 109
Toward IL 47
11
Keep slight right at fork
196 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 109
Toward IL 47
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto IL 47
12 mi
·
18 min
·
IL 47
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
232 ft
·
4 sec
·
Burlington Road
14
Continue on CR 2
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burlington Road
15
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Naperville, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burlington, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(15.2 mi)
$0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Burlington, IL
Evening in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Naperville, IL to Burlington, IL covers 36.9 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, IL 47, Burlington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Naperville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Naperville, IL to Burlington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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